First FCI Food Grain Freight train to reach Anantnag tomorrow
Jammu, Dec 20: Marking a major boost to food security and logistics in Kashmir, the first-ever food grain freight train of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) is set to reach the Anantnag Goods Terminal on Sunday. The moved is stated to ensure uninterrupted supplies to far-flung areas of the Valley. Officials said that the […]
CM reviews winter preparedness, directs departments to ensure essential services during inclement weather
SRINAGAR, DEC 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparedness of the administration in the event of snowfall and likely precipitation spell predicted over the coming weekend. The meeting focused on assessing the readiness of departments across both Kashmir and Jammu divisions and fine-tuning response mechanisms to ensure minimal […]
Woman’s dead body recovered from Dal Lake in Hazratbal
Srinagar, Dec 20: The body of an unidentified woman was recovered from water at the Dhobighat area of Hazratbal in Srinagar on Saturday, officials said. An official said that locals spotted the body floating in the water and immediately informed the police. A police team from Hazratbal Police Station reached the spot and retrieved the […]
Lt Guv chairs high level review meeting of Subordinate Departments of Home Department
JAMMU, DEC 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level review meeting of Subordinate Departments of Home Department, at Lok Bhavan, Jammu. The meeting was attended by Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary, Shri Deepak Kumar, Director General of Police, Prisons; Shri Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary Home; Shri Santosh D. Vaidya, Principal Secretary, Finance Department; Dr. […]
Snow, rain likely as Kashmir braces for ‘Chillai-Kalan’
SRINAGAR, Dec 20 (PTI): Kashmir is likely to face a spell of wet weather, including moderate to heavy snowfall in the higher reaches, even as the night temperature improved slightly a day ahead of the onset of ‘Chillai-Kalan’ — the 40-day harsh winter period, officials said on Saturday. The local meteorological department has forecast a […]
Police books four people in Rs 50 lakh land fraud case
Srinagar, Dec 20: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a charge sheet against four persons for allegedly defrauding a buyer of 50 lakh Rs in a land deal by forging documents and misrepresenting property details, officials said on Saturday. “The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has […]
Fog disruptions: Govt asks airlines to strictly comply with passenger facilitation requirements
New Delhi, Dec 20: (PTI) Amid flight disruptions due to fog and low visibility conditions, the civil aviation ministry directed airlines to strictly comply with facilitation requirements for passengers and ensure adequate staffing at airports. Hundreds of flights are getting delayed and many are being cancelled due to dense fog at various airports, including Delhi’s […]
Railway officials conduct intensive inspection of rail bridges on Jammu–Pathankot track
JAMMU, Dec 20 (PTI): Senior railway officials on Friday conducted an intensive inspection of railway bridges on the Jammu–Pathankot section in the Jammu division to assess passenger safety, facilities and the status of ongoing development work, officials said. Two key railway bridges on the Jammu–Pathankot track suffered extensive damage during heavy rains and floods in […]
Old shell recovered, defused in Reasi
JAMMU, Dec 20 (PTI): Security forces recovered and defused an old shell in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Friday evening, officials said. Acting on information, police recovered the shell in the Dhanua area of the Poni belt, they said. The bomb disposal squad rushed to the spot and successfully defused the explosive, averting danger […]
Lieutenant Governor releases 4th Edition of “Kartavya Marg”
JAMMU, DEC 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha released the 4th edition of “Kartavya Marg”, annual in-house magazine published by Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust, at Lok Bhawan today. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated and extended his best wishes to the editor and everyone associated with the publication. He applauded Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic […]